Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor (GIST) Quiz
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Aiko Yoshioka, MD (Gastroenterology)
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Learn more about Gastrointestinal stromal tumor (GIST)
Content updated on Sep 20, 2022
What is gastrointestinal stromal tumor (GIST)?
Gastrointestinal stromal tumor (GIST) is a type of tumor that occurs in the gastrointestinal tract, most commonly in the stomach or small intestine. The exact is unknown but could be due to gene mutations that cause the cells to grow out of control. Risk factors include age over 50 years, male sex and certain genetic syndromes such as neurofibromatosis type 1.
Symptoms of gastrointestinal stromal tumor (GIST)
Nausea or vomiting after eating
History of having blood in the stool on testing
Questions your doctor may ask to check for gastrointestinal stromal tumor (GIST)
Your doctor may ask these questions to diagnose gastrointestinal stromal tumor (GIST)
Do you have nausea or vomiting immediately after you eat?
Have you ever had a positive stool occult blood test?
Treatment for gastrointestinal stromal tumor (GIST)
Treatment options include surgery, targeted drug therapy, chemotherapy and radiation Therapy.
Diseases related to Gastrointestinal stromal tumor (GIST)
Reviewed By:
Aiko Yoshioka, MD (Gastroenterology)
Dr. Yoshioka graduated from the Niigata University School of Medicine. He worked as a gastroenterologist at Saiseikai Niigata Hospital and Niigata University Medical & Dental Hospital before serving as the Deputy Chief of Gastroenterology at Tsubame Rosai Hospital and Nagaoka Red Cross Hospital. Dr. Yoshioka joined Saitama Saiseikai Kawaguchi General Hospital as Chief of Gastroenterology in April 2018.
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